Scientists say they have found a Greenland shark that is about 400 years old - making it the longest-living vertebrate known.

Thousands are calling for a ban on grouse shooting, arguing the sport increases the threat faced by an endangered species of raptors.

About 200 baby Montserrat tarantulas have hatched at Chester Zoo - the first time the rare Caribbean spider has been bred in captivity.

An animal charity appeals against a court decision which ruled a monkey could not own the copyright to a selfie photograph it took.